drop letter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drop letter
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Georgetown Law decided Friday to drop letter grades for students pursuing JD degrees.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020
"Here's a drop letter for you, Jack," remarked Gif, who was distributing some of the mail.
From The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box by Stratemeyer, Edward
There was seldom a night that some one was not laughing contemptuously or frowning fiercely over a "drop letter," as we called them.
From Stage Confidences by Morris, Clara
It must be a drop letter, as no mail has been received this morning.'
From The Comstock Club by Goodwin, Charles Carroll
One wuz a drop letter, so Uncle Sam wuz only out five cents.
From Samantha at the St. Louis Exposition by Holley, Marietta
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